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SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #MTedchat! Topic: "Students Want to Know" Be sure to introduce yourself/location/specialty

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Check out the hub of all things #MTedchat here: https://t.co/QKUQGdLZyi

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Moderator tonight will be @sarahshoodie88. Be looking for Qs coming from @sarahshoodie88 to join the convo. #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Chat will be in a modified Q1/A1 format. Q1: Myth A1: Debunk/Discuss. Don’t forget to include the #MTedchat hashtag!

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT

While you’re waiting for question one, watch this quick Kid President video on teaching: https://t.co/5jOlj5oD3D #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: What inspired you to become a teacher? What keeps you teaching? #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi all, Dana from Whitefish Middle School #MTedchat

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

hi #mtedchat Kam joining from Hardin Middle School where I teach reading intervention, and emphasize MBI/PBIS

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Colet, HELENA, work at OPI, tweets are my own #mtedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hi Courtney Seattle, WA K teacher @umontana alumn #Mtedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@wflibrarian Hi Dana, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Shaundel Krumheuer from Billings Senior High--Tech Integration! :) #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 Love of learning and wanting to contribute something to building a future #mtedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@KamRenae Hi Kam, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@St006C @umontana Hi Courtney, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@ShaundelK Hi Shaundel, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Because being a full-time college student doesn't pay ;) Next best thing-->teaching high school! :) #mtedchat #ilovelearning

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 #mtedchat some of my teachers that I actually had the priveledge and honor of coming home and teaching with made me want to be a teacher

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: started working in schools as a computer tech. Liked people better than machines and went back to school #mtedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@cbartow caught your digital blast after the fact. Excellent #mtedchat

kinsey80 Mar 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Kelly Kinsey AP Lockwood. Mtda teacher #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Crista Anderson, principal, Dixon School. Tonight is the end of season parent/kid hockey game. I'll be in and out #MTedchat

kinsey80 Mar 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1. I had great models and motivation from teachers and coaches #MTedchat

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@kinsey80 Hi Kelly!!! How's Lockwood?! #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@KamRenae aww, sweet #mtedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

#mtedchat Chris from East Helena, 7th grade language arts--joining late!

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Hi from spring break in Bozeman! Nikki, K-1, tweeting 1 handed while wrangling baby #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@SarahsHoodie88 Thanks Sarah! Glad to have you moderate! #mtedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@cwdexter Hi Chris, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1 I was a child teacher who forced my brother to play school at an early age teaching found me early in life :) #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

.@kinsey80 Me too. Ms Frojen, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Driscoll, Mr Nelson all believed in me and made me feel valued! #mtedchat Others, too.

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Hi Nikki, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@KamRenae Hanging in there! Kinda loving this time of year! Weird, huh? #MTedchat How are YOU?

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@NVradenburg If anyone can do it, you can! #mtedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2: What is your favorite part about teaching? #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A1) My friend Connie taught & showed passion in teaching. She also used to pay me to grade. :/ #MTedchat

kinsey80 Mar 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A1. Being around kids. Helping them to learn from each other #MTedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

#mtedchat A2: I love the kids-seeing them "get" something and laughing with them. I love the challenge and trying new things, sharing bks.

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 the laughter #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@KamRenae Ooooo... I love the sound of that!! Please keep me posted! #MTedchat

kinsey80 Mar 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2. Being around kids. Getting them to learn from each other #mtedchat

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 #MTedchat making positive connections with kiddos!! Being a champion for them!! Every kid needs a champion https://t.co/PYFbl1k6JV

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 #MTedchat making positive connections with kiddos!! Being a champion for them!! Every kid needs a champion https://t.co/kLVvZEtfyJ

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: Seeing students grow, realize something new, find their place in the world #mtedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Love when a kid understands what I say and pushes past my thinking.....light bulb #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2) when Ss use strategy u just taught! #MTedchat

keyverra Mar 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: Live entertainment. #MTedchat

bmp1606 Mar 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: I love the energy of the Ss, seeing them grow and learn, and laugh. Everyday is new. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: I love the energy in environment when students & teachers are engaged & learning... Especially when faced with a challenge. #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2b) desire to improve and learn keeps me going #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@wflibrarian doesn’t get much better than the “lightbulb” moment! Esp if we’re lucky enough to see it happen #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@KamRenae @cristama I LOVE this!! #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@cbartow so much fun when they shake with the excitement of getting it #mtedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@cristama My classroom is often noisy which usually means lots of learning! #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@St006C @cristama I get a lot of comments about my noisy library. Happy noise is the key #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

I love when Ss r excited 2 share! #MTedchat

Vroom6 Mar 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A1: My mom. She is to this day my biggest fan, my greatest supporter. Her passion for when she taught is where I leaned my own. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A1: Tried many career directions.. Realized I could do a little of everything through teaching. Had no idea then the truth in that #mtedchat

bmp1606 Mar 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I get worried and uneasy when mine is quiet! #MTedchat https://t.co/FnkBNfRmlH

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@cristama My classroom is often noisy which usually means lots of learning! #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q3: How has your school experience impacted your teaching practice? #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2c) I love when Ss ask Qs I didn't think of that apply prior learning #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Tiffany, AL #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3) My school exp was so so. Was not successful socially. Makes me conscious of teaching kindness and anti bullying #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Yes!! There's no "image" of learning... Can be loud or quiet, can be social or independent. It's personal #mtedchat https://t.co/THY0sj8MeP

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@St006C @cristama I get a lot of comments about my noisy library. Happy noise is the key #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@bmp1606 @cristama TRUTH!! #MTedchat

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Lots of learning for me on this! I can learn in many ways (bc I LOVE)...not all Ss like this, so I've had to vary approaches! #MTedchat

bmp1606 Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: I loved school + classes. Makes me want all my Ss to love coming to my class. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 nice but pretty vanilla overall. There was very little S choice. I work hard to give Ss choice b/c of that #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Q3: so glad the principal hiring me convinced me middle school is the place to be. Great Ts #mtedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A2: My favorite part is knowing that my students want to be in my class because they know i believe in them.They will hunt me down #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@tiffbutton Hi Tiffany, welcome to the chat! #MTedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

#mtedchat A3: always loved to learn. had great Ts growing up who inspired me &challenged me to do best.My dad was my greatest inspiration.

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3 I saw other Ss who weren’t happy, ignored, put down--wanted to make sure that as a T, I could seek those Ss out and connect #mtedchat

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3 #MTedchat I always thought I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher and 19 years later I am happy in middle school. Can't imaging.....

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3b) I work to encourage resilience. As a Ss, I worked system and succeeded at school system. Not many skills appl. Out sch. #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A1: I've been around youth all of my life. I believe teaching them is my calling; my purpose. #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I agree with giving choices! Very impt especially at primary. #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@cbartow Great when there's a T for every kind of S #MTedchat

kinsey80 Mar 15 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A3 my personal experience from school was that relationships matter. My teachers and coaches did this. We still talk. This stuck #mtedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@tiffbutton So powerful! Everyone matters and deserves Ts who care. #mtedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@St006C Cried the first time I heard the word resilience #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@St006C I think choices make a difference between a student who likes school & one who doesn’t #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A3: My experience has allowed me to stick to my fave quote for them, "Your altitude determines your altitude." #MTedchat

Vroom6 Mar 15 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A3: My experience had its ups and downs. Learned empathy at an early age. Also, the importance of true relationships. #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@wflibrarian And Ts who realize that they can be there for every S, even if it takes some effort #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I think giving choices helps Ss w/ feelings of self importance & worth #MTedchat

seanbohall Mar 15 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@Vroom6 I'm learning to become a teacher in an elective class right. I want to have a positive experience on kids lives. @Vroom6 #MTedchat

Vroom6 Mar 15 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@kinsey80 that is amazing! And, cool you are still connected! #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Q4: What was your favorite subject in school and do you teach that subject? #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@Vroom6 As a Ss I learned who not to trust. That highly impacts my approach to teaching. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A3: Oh my... Was just talking about this. I was a HORRIBLE student. Daydreamer, disengaged, unfocused. I am my biggest challenge. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4 I loved reading and writing all through school.Still do. Now I teach kids to read and write #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4) My favorite subject was science and yes I teach it. Not often but I teach it. #MTedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:37 PM EDT

#mtedchat A4: I've always loved language arts. My fave subj to teach when I taught 4th gr. Became a librarian. Now teach 7th grade LA!

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4: Journalism was my fave...taught English for 10 years, now TIS for 5... #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4 Awesome question! Yes and no. English and Library (what I teach) definitely favs, but music was greatest joy in school #mtedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@cristama I know exactly how that is, haha! #MTedchat

kinsey80 Mar 15 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4. Gov was my favorite subject. I teach it for Mtda. Mr hornung was an incredible motivator. #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4: Treated school like a game. Wish I had a do over. Often think I owe a couple of Ts an apology. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4: My favorite subject all grades was Art... High School: Art, Band, Jazz Band. Influence much of what I do. College, found ELA. #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4) I also love reading. I teach it every day, almost all day! Srsly, Lucy is wordy. #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@cristama Arts are so impt! Thanks for being passionate about then and sharing passion w/ Ss #MTedchat

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@cristama haha, me too! I was ADD, chatty, unfocused...wait, I still am! ;) #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: Reading was never fun. Tell library classes there's always time to get better at it. #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A4: Fave was...idk. Lol. I do reading and math intervention and I absolutely LOVE IT! #MTedchat

bmp1606 Mar 15 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A4: My favorite was English: reading, writing, discussing. Then got an Eng Lit BA. Now I teach English. #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4: I did like writing, but it was more of an extra class. I write poetry all of the time. #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@bmp1606 Sweet. That's what I love abt teaching. You can teach anything ur passionate abt! I teach a little bit of everything! #MTedchat

bmp1606 Mar 15 @ 10:45 PM EDT

I couldn't agree more! I love infecting my Ss with my enthusiasm for literature. #MTedchat https://t.co/XpL3Q6iZBX

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@bmp1606 Sweet. That's what I love abt teaching. You can teach anything ur passionate abt! I teach a little bit of everything! #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Q5: Have you ever been pranked while on the job? If so, what happened? #MTedchat

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5 #MTedchat oooh no, but Ive pulled a few good ones!! hehehehehehe!!

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A5) Nope. But I've only just begun #MTedchat #iforgotthehastag

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A5: Oh, I'm sure I have...but nothing I remember right now... :( I'm pretty good at pranking the kiddos, though! haha #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A5 nope, but I may have participated in the setup of some friendly pranks with co-workers. Relationship building! #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Q5: Had a Taylor, Kyler, and Tyler in the same class. They would trade names to keep me off balance for weeks #mtedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:48 PM EDT

A5: Not to my knowledge. Lol. I'm always joking with my coworkers tho. Great school culture @WEStriplin #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A5) but on April 1 last year I ran my day backwards! My Ss were so confused #sorrynotsorry #MTedchat

seanbohall Mar 15 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@Vroom6 A4 Being a student who sometimes struggles in school will help me relate to my future students problems/ tough situations #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:51 PM EDT

A5 I’ve helped pull of many pranks on fellow Ts but no one has ever pranked me #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Q6: What’s one thing you want your students to know? #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@seanbohall TRUTH. Don’t ever forget that. It will serve you well :o) #mtedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A6) I want my Ss to know they are important. #MTedchat

bmp1606 Mar 15 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A6: They need to question and think for themselves. And they need to live with kindness. #MTedchat

KamRenae Mar 15 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A6 #MTedchat I want all my students to know I care bout them more than they will ever know & that one day they will appreciate all i've done

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A6: I want my Ss to know that nobody can take away the knowledge you gain through life. Use your time wisely and stay focused #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Does anyone else's #MTedchat hashtag want to auto correct to muted hat? #justwondering

NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 15 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A6 I want my Ss to know they can do anything they want as long as they try #MTedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:54 PM EDT

#mtedchat A6: You can't fail if you try. You will learn and grow. Giving up or refusing to work will get you nowhere.

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@St006C Short and sweet with a deep meaning, I like that! #MTedchat

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A6) I want my Ss to know it's okay to think differently #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A6 They can be and do anything if they work hard, be responsible, be kind, and be persistent! #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A6: The world is big and beautiful. Go to it #mtedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:56 PM EDT

#mtedchat A6:Be there for each other. Be kind. Don't be afraid to try new things.

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@St006C Yep. First time I typed it tonight. ;0) #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Think different, be different, because you are different in your own special away #MTEdchat https://t.co/LE1a9I5Cxe

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A6) I want my Ss to know it's okay to think differently #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Learn more about past chats and events at our #MTedchat website: https://t.co/B304nXd8Ri

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@St006C Very important! #MTedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:57 PM EDT

#mtedchat We have a date! EdCampMT-West is Tues., Aug. 2, 9-4 in East Helena. Sign up at Eventbrite https://t.co/iolzQuaEVG

St006C Mar 15 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A6c) I want my Ss to know I'm human. Srsly. & I love learning from my mistakes #MTedchat

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Challenge: Empower your friends---encourage them to join our Twitter community. #MTedchat

wflibrarian Mar 15 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@SarahsHoodie88 Very positive. Thanks #MTedchat

tiffbutton Mar 15 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Glad I caught a great chat tonight. #MTedchat Building PLN as always. Is this every week?

ShaundelK Mar 15 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@St006C The most liberating day of my teaching career was when I stopped what I was doing & asked an S to explain a better way! #MTedchat

cwdexter Mar 15 @ 10:58 PM EDT

#mtedchat Thanks for the great chat!

SarahsHoodie88 Mar 15 @ 10:59 PM EDT

I had a great time talking to all of you tonight! Thank you to @TriSciCurious for letting me moderate this discussion! #MTedchat

cbartow Mar 15 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@tiffbutton Yep! Every Tuesday night. Thank you so much for joining! #mtedchat